Bayview Heights
QLD 4868 • Rest of QLD
About Bayview Heights
Bayview Heights is a residential suburb in western Cairns, Queensland, sitting at an elevation of 84 metres within the Cairns Regional Council area. With a population of 4,175 and a median age of 43, it is a settled, family-oriented community. The suburb covers 4.3 square kilometres and benefits from elevated positions with views across the surrounding region. A median household income of approximately $1,906 per week sits above the regional average, reflecting the suburb's established and relatively prosperous character.
Bayview Heights offers a quiet residential lifestyle away from the bustle of Cairns' city centre and tourist precinct, with easy access to local schools, neighbourhood shops, and the wider facilities of Cairns West. Translink bus services connect residents to Cairns CBD, approximately 7 kilometres away. The area is popular with long-term families who appreciate the elevated, slightly cooler position and short drive to the Cairns Esplanade, the Great Barrier Reef, and the rainforests of Far North Queensland. A strong Catholic community presence is reflected in the suburb's school enrolments.
Bayview Heights falls under postcode 4868 and is governed by Cairns Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mulgrave electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Translink Sunbus Routes — Cairns CBD (City Place) 20-30 min
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ Primary access via Mulgrave Road and Bruce Highway; bus service available to CBD
Most daily errands require a car; limited local shops within walking distance of most residences
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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200-212 Progress Road White Rock (K-12) 45 Poolwood Road Kewarra Beach (K-6)
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63 Anderson Road
Housing 2021 Census
8 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 133
- 2. New Zealand 106
- 3. Philippines 47
- 4. Papua New Guinea 46
- 5. Japan 29
- 6. China 22
- 7. Germany 19
- 8. Vietnam 18
- 9. Italy 16
- 10. Thailand 16
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)